Plays for actresses
Eric Lane
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Plays for actresses
Published
1997
Publisher
Vintage Books
Pages
628
ISBN-10
0679772812
Description
Gather any group of actresses, from students to stars, and someone will inevitably ask, "Where are all the great roles for women?" The roles are right here, in this unprecedented and magnificently diverse collection of plays with all-female casts, each of which represents the answer to any actress's prayer. The seven full-length and ten one-act selections In Plays for Actresses range in tone from the unabashed theatricality of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning Three Tall Women to the blistering black comedy of Laura Cunningham's Beautiful Bodies. Their characters include uprooted Japanese war brides, outrageously liberated Shakespearean heroines, an avenging African American housewife, and nuns who double as Catholic schoolgirls. Whether you're looking for a script to produce, a scene for acting class, or a new audition speech, this book will provide you with a wealth of juicy, challenging female roles - even as it introduces you to some of the finest playwrights at work today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Plays for actresses?
This edition of Plays for actresses has approximately 628 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Plays for actresses?
For most readers, Plays for actresses typically takes between 13h 5m and 8h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 157,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 21 days • Estimated word count: 157,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Plays for actresses?
The estimated word count for Plays for actresses is approximately 157,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Plays for actresses?
Plays for actresses was written by Eric Lane, Nina Shengold.
When was Plays for actresses published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.